Planning a destination wedding can be a daunting task, but our experience with Steph as our wedding planner in O'ahu surpassed all expectations. From the outset, Steph stood out among the local planners we met with her unparalleled helpfulness and proactive approach.

Even before officially hiring Steph, she eagerly provided suggestions and feedback on venues. Despite an 18-hour time difference, Steph was consistently accommodating for Zoom meeting times and readily available for our inquiries. Her expertise became evident as she seamlessly guided us through the vendor selection process, explaining why each choice would best align with our preferences and vision. Steph ensured we met every vendor booking deadline, showcasing her commitment to our wedding's success. Most importantly, she went beyond traditional wedding planner duties, offering valuable insights into our DIY decor choices, advising on what would work logistically and look amazing in photos. The result was a wedding venue that exceeded our expectations in terms of execution and aesthetics.

On our Big Day, Steph and her team's exceptional efforts made our wedding an unforgettable experience. While we had to execute a hectic tea ceremony schedule, the team proactively handled ad-hoc tasks and coordinated seamlessly with our photographers. After a stressful morning, we arrived at our venue to find our vision flawlessly executed, allowing us to enjoy the day worry-free. Everyone on the Esselle team executed their responsibilities flawlessly and communicated well with us, vendors and our guests who were also amazed by their services. The moments that really made us felt “wow” were when the team fed us water during the long group photoshoot and when they helped us wipe our shoes after a beach walk for sunset photos. Despite juggling multiple tasks, they never forgot the wedding-couple and genuinely care for our well-being. With their help, we really enjoyed every moment of our day with our family and friends.

Without hesitation, we highly recommend Steph for anyone seeking a wedding planner in O'ahu. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for creating memorable events truly set her apart. Steph played an instrumental role in making our wedding day perfect, and we are immensely grateful for her outstanding service.

Just WOW! From the moment my husband and I spoke with Steph on the phone, we thought, yup she's the one! She was sooo helpful. She gave us advice and suggestions even before we decided to work with her. That's how real and honest she is! I am so happy we were able to work with Steph and her team! Steph was very responsive in communication. She definitely calmed my nerves and helped me decide when I was so indecisive. Meeting her in person for the first time, I felt like we were good friends! She is so down to earth. She takes her work seriously, but is also able to have fun with us. We appreciated the balance! Her team is just as amazing! Our wedding day was so special and perfect to us! It could not have gone as well as it did if it weren't for Steph, Sarah, Syd!

I can't thank Steph and her team enough for how smoothly my wedding went!! They helped me think through many of the details for my wedding during the planning process. On the day of the wedding, they made sure everything went as planned. There was literally nothing I would have changed for my wedding day because they made sure it was magical. 100% would recommend Esselle Weddings!!